Conrad Koch

Conrad is South Africa’s top comedy ventriloquist, and possibly the only one, and is a double International Emmy nominated comedian. His most famous puppet, Chester Missing, has won numerous awards in his own right, including being the first recipient of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Anti-Racism …

Influencers

This week on 5Talks we take a look at influencer culture. On the show we chat to Eitan Stern of Legalese SA (www.legalese.co.za) to get an understanding of what you need to know if looking in to becoming an influencer. We also chat to popular 18-year-old vlogger Thulasizwe "LaSizwe" Dambuza famous …

Claire Johnston (Mango Groove)

This week on 5talks we chat to lead singer of the South African fusion band Mango Groove, Claire Johnston. Born in the United Kingdom, she has been a South African resident for most of her life. During her senior high school year, she joined the crossover band Mango Groove and has been a symbol of …

Dr Botlhale Tema

This week on 5Talks, Dr Botlhale Tema, retired Director of the African Union (AU) Commission and Chief Director responsible for international cooperation at the Department of Science & Technology. She was the first Secretary General of the South African National Commission for UNESCO who started he…

Johnny Clegg

Today on 5Talks Nick Hamman chats to South African legend, musician, and anthropologist, Johnny Clegg. Chatting about his music and what it meant to not only South Africans, but the world, his work and ideas as an anthropology lecturer at WITS, and his accomplishments over the years and how it has …

Looking After Yourself this Festive Season

For this 5Talks, we take a look at how to stay “healthy” this festive season. We discuss everything you need to know to look after yourself. Guests on the show included: * Dr Darren Green, Health and Wellness Expert * Russel Meiring, ER24 Spokesperson * Lettie Mzwinila, Business Development Manager…

16 Days of Activism

This week on 5Talks, Nick chats to Colonel Celeste van der Klashorst (Commander SECI (Serial and Electronic Crimes Investigations) FCS (Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences) at the SAPS), Palesa Mpapa (Legal and Advocacy Manager at POWA (People Opposing Woman Abuse)), and Patrick T…

Movember 2018

This week on 5Talks, Nick engages with experts and fellow ambassadors of men's health for MoVember. Chatting issues that are aimed at highlighting both physical and mental health. Guests on the show include: * Country Manager for Movember SA, Garron Gsell. * Mo Bro, Terrance Mentor (Afro Daddy) * M…

Desiree-Anne Martin

This week on 5Talks we chat to Desiree-Anne Martin. She is a Cape Town based author, whose debut memoir "We Don’t Talk About IT. Ever” was recently published. She is an addictions counsellor and a recovering addict. In her book she tells of her incredible story of how she went from addict to author…

Landa Mabenge

Today on the show, we chat to Landa Mabenge, about his life story told through his book “Becoming Him” a trans memoir of triumph. “Both heart breaking and uplifting, “Becoming Him” is a groundbreaking story of torture and triumph, bravely opening the lid on cultural shame and abuse against those wh…